NEETChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
Why are sulphide ores usually converted to oxides before reduction during metal extraction?
Options
- ABecause sulphides are harder to handle
- BBecause oxides are easier to reduce
- CBecause oxides are harder to reduce
- DBecause sulphides are easier to handle
Correct answer
B. Because oxides are easier to reduce
Step-by-step solution
Sulphide ores are converted to oxides before reduction because oxides are easier to reduce during the extraction process.